El Golea Airport — El Menia, Algeria
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Distance & flight time from ELG
El Golea Airport
El Golea Airport, coded ELG, serves the oasis town of El Menia (also historically known as El Golea) in the Sahara Desert region of Algeria. The airport provides a crucial air link across the vast, sparsely populated Algerian interior, where road travel between desert settlements can involve long distances through harsh terrain. El Menia is known for its palm groves and oasis agriculture amid the surrounding desert, and ELG supports domestic flights connecting the town to larger Algerian cities like Algiers, serving both local residents and the oil and gas industry workers who operate in Algeria's Saharan energy fields.
Runways at El Golea Airport (ELG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for El Golea Airport (ELG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 889.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.7 MHz |
Airports near El Golea Airport (ELG)
- Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) — 219.2 km (136.2 mi)
- Hassi R'Mel Airport (HRM) — 264.7 km (164.5 mi)
- Ain Beida Airport (OGX) — 284.4 km (176.7 mi)
- Timimoun Airport (TMX) — 290.6 km (180.6 mi)
- Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport (HME) — 334.9 km (208.1 mi)
- Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport (LOO) — 354.1 km (220.0 mi)
- In Salah Airport (INZ) — 371.8 km (231.0 mi)
- Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (TGR) — 411.6 km (255.8 mi)
ELG serves El Menia (El Golea), an oasis town in the Algerian Sahara; the airport primarily handles domestic flights tied to desert energy operations and local oasis communities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for El Golea Airport?
The IATA code for El Golea Airport is ELG.
What is the ICAO code for El Golea Airport?
The ICAO code for El Golea Airport is DAUE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.